Monthly Archives: November 2014

The holidays are upon us! And Park Hyatt Chicago has all your holiday gifting needs with NoMI | Boutique: Sugar & Spice.

The pop-up extension of NoMI treats visitors to a festive assortment of “everything nice” from the hotel’s delicious and luxurious offerings on the 7th floor. From renowned pastry chef, Meg Galus, indulge in everything from homemade flavored bonbons, specialty chocolate barks and signature Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies to a variety of other delectable confections, whole pies, specialty tarts and a variety of cakes straight from the NoMI pastry kitchen.

Starting today, NoMI Kitchen is offering you a chance to win a NoMI | Boutique: Sugar & Spice gift package including a $50 NoMI gift cared and an assortment of special chocolate offerings from the boutique.

Now through Wednesday, December 24th: entering is simple:

1. Follow @NoMIChicago on Instagram!2. Come to NoMI Boutique anytime from November 26th through December 24th & take a photo of your favorite item in the boutique3. Post to Instagram using the hashtag #LetItSNoMI and #PHCwin

The winner will be selected on Thursday, December 25th and announced that Friday!

As the holiday season grows near, winter savings abound at Park Hyatt Chicago! For the next seven days beginning today, delight in our Relax, Refresh and Save Package which offers 30% savings on any stay with us through March with a prepaid reservation. Whether it be the trip you’ve been dreaming of planning, or a rejuvenating stay-cation in the heart of Chicago, treat yourself with our luxurious guestrooms, world-class cuisine at NoMI Kitchen, and expert treatments in NoMI Spa, all just steps away from Chicago’s finest tourist attractions.

From now through March, enjoy a variety of activities and holiday stay dates throughout our city sure to be enjoyable for each and every traveler!

December 31: Our New Year’s Eve Celebration at NoMI Kitchen and NoMI Lounge (Can we link to these on the website?)

An annual holiday tradition for Chicago visitors and residents alike is experiencing the festive BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation’s largest evening holiday celebration right on the city’s famed Michigan Avenue. On November 22, just steps away from Park Hyatt Chicago, you can enjoy a variety of activities with the family in celebration of the advent of the holiday season.

Family –friendly events are abound including the Lights Festival Lane, which features a Kids Corner and several Magnificent Mile vendors as well as concerts by top musical artists at the BMO Harris Bank Stage. The festival culminates with a grand Tree-Lighting Parade traveling down Michigan Avenue, and marshaled by Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World, and a Fireworks Spectacular show over the Chicago River.

With Park Hyatt Chicago right on the Magnificent Mile, it’s the perfect place to accompany your holiday evening! Whether you pop into NoMI Kitchen for some light bites and a spectacular view, indulge in NoMI Lounge’s signature Park Chocolate Bar, or stay the night in one of our exquisite rooms – you’re sure to enjoy the night knowing you’re only a few steps away from the festivities!

For the month of November, delight in our NoMI Spa Special with the unique Give Thanks experience. As November is that time of year when we are called to reflect upon and cherish what we are most thankful for, we at NoMI Spa would like to assist you throughout the process as you give thanks for your healthy mind, body, and spirit.

The luxurious fall spa special includes a lavish 60-minute Lake Stone Massage paired with a revitalizing scalp treatment, sure to become a relaxing addition to your holiday season routine. Among the hustle and bustle of November, allow the Give Thanks treatment to be a time just for you to unwind and rejuvenate. This package is $200; for more information or to book a reservation, please contact NoMI Spa at (312) 239-4200.

Chicago, it’s that time of year again when the temperatures begin to drop, crisp leaves hit the ground and we put away our shorts and flip flops, until next summer! And most importantly, pumpkin is everywhere!

Transition into the new season with NoMI’s Pumpkin Daiquiri, a great way to add some fall flavour to a classic summer cocktail!

As chilly weather descends upon Chicago, we extend a Wellness Wednesday tip from NoMI Spa. Today, we discuss the perfect pedicure for the upcoming wintry months!

At NoMI Spa, we recognize that nail color is an essential element of a beautiful pedicure. Pedicure polish can certainly go through phases, from dark cherry, to bright coral, to candy-colored purple and glitter, just to name just a few. Many individuals will go from pedicure to pedicure, without stopping to let their toes go natural between polishes. However, the most nourished feet are smooth, soft, well-moisturized- and polish free! Winter is an excellent time to rejuvenate and refresh to regain healthy and beautiful feet.

For buffing to be as head-turning as fire engine-red toes, your feet need to look their best. Here are some tips:

Get in the habit of scrubbing your soles and heels every time you bathe and follow with body oil or moisturizer all over your feet (be sure to massage into your cuticles to keep them soft). At night, go for a thicker moisturizer.

Keep your feet protected from the sun during the day so they stay wrinkle-free in the future.

To top it off: buff. Look for a buffing block that is labeled with numbers or instructions on each side. You should start buffing (up and down or in circular motions) with the coarsest side of the buffing block and work your way to the finest side for the final buff.

Use the soft ends of the buffing block to brush away debris as you go.Done correctly, buffing will rid your nails of ridges and create a natural shine that looks almost like clear polish.